Brazil has seen a 35% increase in black bean imports this year, reaching 23,181 tons from Argentina, and a total of 34,777 tons of various beans compared to 23,765 last year, a 46% increase. The increase is expected to be higher in the second half of the year. The article also introduces the new Alúbia IAC 2157 bean, which is more productive and has heavier, elongated grains, and is suitable for the international market. The Carioca Bean market saw slow business on Friday as producers were seeking higher prices.